SL vs BAN Highlights: Sri Lanka completed a thumping win over Bangladesh as the Bangla Tigers are virtually out of the competition now. For Lanka, Sadeera Samawickrama was the star of the show as he missed out on a well-deserved hundred. Earlier, the visitors opted to bowl first.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
“Well, I thought it was a good toss to win. At the start, we didn’t really bowl well despite having some help for the bowlers. Sri Lanka batted well in that phase. Sadeera batted superbly and took the game away from us. There was some help for the bowlers, it did seam and swing, spin as well. Our top four didn’t get much and that was why we are in this position. He (Hridoy) played LPL and had a brilliant tournament, he had runs and also had read the conditions. Sri Lanka were brilliant tonight,” said Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan.
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Maheesh Theekshana: “I went with my basics. I came back for a three overs spell with some other plans and we came back in the game with a couple of wickets in the end. It was getting difficult to grip the ball but if you are playing for a country you have to do it in any condition & situation. So we went with some great plans and were happy to execute those,” said Maheesh Theekshana.
Match Details
SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4
Date & Time: Saturday, September 09, 3 PM IST
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Live Streaming & Broadcast
The SL vs BAN clash in the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 will be available for live viewing through the Star Sports network on television. For those who prefer digital platforms, the upcoming match can be conveniently streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
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